Update on the Feb. 10, 2026 MPS School Board Regular Business Meeting

Monthly MPS School Board meetings are a good source of information about the direction of MPS. We hope you find this brief overview of key meeting items helpful. 

Chair Collin Beachy opened the meeting acknowledging the continued stress, trauma and pain our students, families and staff have experienced and reaffirmed that every person in the MPS community belongs here. 

Welcome 2026 Student Board Representatives

Chair Beachy congratulated and gave a warm welcome to our new 2026 Student Board Representatives: South High School's Boisey Corvah and North High School’s Zion Webster. 

Reports and Recommendations from the Superintendent

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams began her remarks with a message to the MPS community: 

• The superintendent thanked staff, families and community for showing up for each other during this time when many are experiencing fear, stress and hardship. MPS is a place where every person belongs, where everyone should feel welcomed and supported. To our students and community: MPS is still with you and we always will be. 
• If any families are in immediate need of assistance, they should contact their school. Internet hotspots and food support from Every Meal are available for those who need it.

Dr. Sayles-Adams also shared the following:  

• Congratulations to our 2026 Student Board Representatives, Boisey Corvah and Zion Webster. Thank you for your service and for ensuring student voice at our school board. 
• MPS extended the temporary online learning option for students and families who would like to remain learning remotely. Thank you to all the staff who have been working hard to ensure students have access to continue their learning at home. 
• MPS is celebrating Black History Month all month. Visit our website to find events and ways to celebrate and honor the culture and many contributions of African Americans throughout history. 
• The exhibit titled Exhaling is currently on display at the Davis Center art gallery and showcases art from MPS staff, students and community members. 
• February is National Magnet Schools Month. MPS is proud of its magnet schools and programs: arts, global studies and humanities, Montessori, Spanish dual language, and STEM/STEAM.
• February is also Career and Technical Education Month. Learn about the state of the art programming and facilities at our Career and Technical Education Centers across MPS on the MPS website. 
• Last week was National School Counseling Week. School counselors play an important role in students’ academic and social-emotional success. Thank you for all you do.
• Wednesday, Feb. 18 is Minnesota Transportation and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Please remember to thank your school bus drivers and transportation colleagues who ensure that students get to and from school safely every day.
• Seven MPS Teachers have been nominated for Education Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year Award! MPS is very proud to have you recognized for the great work that you do for our students.
  • Sophia Butler, music teacher, South High School 
  • Dr. Jesus Cervantes Quiroz, second grade teacher, Emerson Dual Language Elementary School
  • Jonathan Edington, music teacher, South High School
  • Maureen Mulvaney, English teacher, Washburn High School 
  • Kara Noble, dance teacher, North High School
  • Larissa Parr, physical education teacher, Hale Elementary School; and
  • Hannah Walker, social studies teacher, Andersen United Middle School
• There is no school on Friday, Feb. 13 for family-teacher conferences and Monday, Feb.16 for Presidents Day. Tuesday, Feb. 17 is also a non-school day for professional development. 
• Next Tuesday is the start of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in our community observing this sacred month. 

A fiscal year 2027 (2026-2027 school year) budget development process update was provided, in advance of schools and departments receiving their budget allocations next week.

Action Items

The board approved the following items:

• Consent Agenda (all items under 7a)

For more information on Tuesday’s meeting, you can view the agenda and materials. To watch a video of the meeting, visit mps.eduvision.tv.